Carmichael (Hoagy)

Typed letter signed ('Hoagy') to Mr Glyn Jones, on personalised stationery, reading "Still trying to find a moment to write a very personal note to tell you about my trip south but it just aint come to pass. But anyway, I want to take this opportunity to express again how wonderful you were to me and to thank you again for your great help. Just write to Dick Rowe about the album. It is terrific and will be ready for the Christmas trade over here", one page, light folding marks, 4to, n.p., 16 September 1955.

Dick Rowe was Head of A&R at Decca Records and is presented in popular musical history as the man who turned down the Beatles.